Riddle

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2 + 3 = 10
7 + 2 = 63
6 + 5 = 66
8 + 4 = 96
then is..
9 + 7 = ????
i don’t see it, anyone?
Answer #1
9+7=144
x+y=(x+y)
x*(x+y)=x^2 + xy
Answer #2
what’s the clue?
Answer #3
what's the clue?
Check my edit
9+7=16
9*16=144 according to the given statements
Answer #4
thanks man!
Answer #5
u add the numbers and then multiply the ans by the first!
eg: 6+5=11
11×6=66